StopWaste.Org retained R. W. Beck, Inc. (R. W. Beck) to complete the 2008 Alameda County Waste Characterization Study. This Study was designed to provide updated solid waste composition and quantity results for evaluation of current conditions and further comparison with previous studies completed in 1995 and 2000. Full report and Executive Study available.

A companion appendix to the Program Assessment Final Report, this volume, prepared by HF&H Consultants, LLC with assistance by Environmental Planning Consultants, contains profiles of the recycling and solid waste systems in each of the 14 cities and 2 sanitary districts in Alameda County.

A broad overview and evaluation of waste reduction programs within Alameda County, prepared by HF&H Consultants, LLC, with assistance from Kies Strategies, SERA, Inc., and Environmental Planning Consultants. Profiles and comparisons of municipal programs and analysis of various operational and system issues, including mandatory recycling ordinances and landfill bans.

The Financial Review is a comprehensive financial review of funds raised and spent in fiscal years 2005/2006 through 2001/2002 through Measure D, with monitoring and reporting on compliance with the mandates of Measure D.